Northeast Marine Business Development Lead

Weeks Marine, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 182,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Weeks Marine, Inc. in Cranford, NJ seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth of its Northeast marine construction business.

You will build long-term relationships with project owners, engineering firms, and industry partners to expand the pipeline of repeat clients and opportunities. The role requires 5–10+ years in business development within heavy civil/marine construction, with strong knowledge of the NY/NJ market and senior leadership collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in business development, construction operations, project management, or related leadership within heavy civil, marine, infrastructure, or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of the NY/NJ construction market and its owners, engineering firms, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships, develop opportunities, and establish long-term partnerships.
• Understanding of complex construction projects, delivery methods, and competitive positioning.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership on growth strategies; strong business acumen, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-directed and collaborative; marine construction, ports, or waterfront infrastructure experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership and the Get Work team to develop and execute long-term growth strategies for the Northeast marine construction market.
• Identify complex, large-scale opportunities that align with Weeks Marine’s capabilities, and build plans to generate repeat business.
• Evaluate clients, projects, and partnerships based on technical complexity, competitive positioning, and long-term value.
• Collaborate with operations, estimating, engineering, and Get Work teams to align pursuits with operational capabilities.
• Support targeted pursuit strategies and provide updates on client engagement, partnerships, and pipeline opportunities.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and strategic direction.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Negotiation

Relationship management

Communication

Job description

Weeks Marine, Inc. in Cranford, NJ seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to drive strategic growth of its Northeast marine construction business.

You will build long-term relationships with project owners, engineering firms, and industry partners to expand the pipeline of repeat clients and opportunities. The role requires 5–10+ years in business development within heavy civil/marine construction, with strong knowledge of the NY/NJ market and senior leadership collaboration.